Dear SJMS Community
Welcome back after what I hope was peaceful holiday that allowed you to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. I trust that everyone experienced the joy of being together as a family and the opportunities that such times bring.
Over the past three weeks I have written several letters to update you on the ever changing arrangements we endeavoured to implement in response to the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendations for schools. I thank you for taking the time to read this ongoing communication. Thank you also for respecting the social distancing parameters that we have put into place this term. This week we are back to 96% attendance.
During my visits around classes this week I have observed a growing number of students returning to school. On my walks I have witnessed students reuniting and having so much fun playing and enjoying each other’s company. It has been a delight to witness.
As I have walked around the school I have also seen the students busily preparing for Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day mums!
At SJMS we focus on Mother's Day to allow children to realise the importance of a mother and the contributions they make in their lives and hence, a day like this provides an opportunity to thank mum or a special person for all that they have done. I look forward to our Mother’s Day Liturgy this Friday, although it will be very different this year, we invite you to view the Liturgy via Facebook and YouTube on the day.
Uniform
I was very pleased with the majority of students who complied with school policy by wearing the appropriate uniform from the beginning of this term, wearing their winter uniforms correctly. I am conscious that the Uniform Shop has moved and is open by appointment only due to the Pandemic. Please check the SJMS online uniform shop for more information. Please be conscious of your child’s PE days this term, to ensure they are wearing the correct uniform at all times. A reminder that the School Uniform Policy also incorporates grooming, in particular;
NAPLAN
Please be reminded that there will be no NAPLAN for Years 3 and 5 this year due to the Pandemic that we are experiencing.
Co-Curricular Activities
All co-curricular activities have been either postponed or cancelled. I will notify the community via Skoolbag as organisations such as Debating SA, Eastern Districts Netball Association, SANFL, Eastern Zone Soccer Association, Norwood Basketball Club/ARC School Basketball and Tournament of the Minds change their arrangements.
Year 6 Canberra Trip
Year 6 students are scheduled to travel to Canberra in Term 3 (9 September to 13 September). In Week 5 of this term, Mrs Vassallo-Wakefield and myself will meet with St Monica’s Leadership to discuss its viability.
God Bless
Brady Stallard